Are All Moles Safe?

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It is normal for people to have moles. Some people have moles on every part of their body, but they don’t seem to mind because these come in different forms, shapes, and sizes. However, not all moles are the same. There are different kinds, and some are related to various skin health issues like skin cancer.

Common moles are the typical kind. They are usually small in diameter and have a distinct, dome-like form. Dysplastic nevi or atypical moles have different symptoms. They vary in color and may be flat. They may share same characteristics with cancerous moles, but dysplastic nevi are benign. Junctional melanocytic nevi are moles from accumulating melanocytes from where the epidermis and dermis meet. The moles are dark in color and multiply in number through the years.

Intradermal nevi are flesh-colored moles that can blend with the skin. They are also usually benign. Compound nevi is similar-looking with intradermal or junctional nevi. They have even pigmentation and distinct borders. Halo nevi are raised moles with a ring of lighter skin that surround the area. These moles can be benign, and may not require treatment.

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There is a small chance that a mole is malignant. Here are indicators that may show its cancerous nature. -

Change in size, shape, and color
-Loss of symmetry
-Bleeding, pain, inflammation, or itchiness
-Change in elevation (thickening of a flat mole)

Led by Dr. Kenneth M. Reed, DermASAP assesses various skin conditions, including moles, and offers procedures that will ensure patients’ overall skin health. Learn more about the clinic by visiting this website.